Merkel’s Brexit Regret: A Legacy of Disappointment and Criticism
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed disappointment and a sense of abandonment regarding Brexit, believing that David Cameron’s negotiations with Eurosceptics ultimately fueled the Leave campaign’s success. She questioned whether further concessions could have prevented the UK’s departure, suggesting that the underlying desire of some to leave the EU was insurmountable. Merkel also commented on Vladimir Putin’s misunderstanding of freedom and his use of external enemies to consolidate power, contrasting this with her own refugee policy based on German values. Finally, she noted her observations of the transactional approach of Donald Trump’s administration, while recognizing his understanding of the mutual benefits of transatlantic partnerships.
John Q. Hosedrinker